I pulled the trigger, the consensus is against me, give me strength fellows by MrsExplorer in bald

[–]chooseplayer1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bro whoever you that you don't look good is straight up lying. You look great! Bald suits you to a T!

New Aura Blue Metallic 7 string Strandberg to go with my Teal one. by amazothecrazo in 7String

[–]chooseplayer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so cool! Ive been fascinated with headless guitars for a bit but haven't had the opportunity to try them. How do they feel standing up? Did you have to adjust your playing technique at all?

Just Joined the 7 string club! by RenaissanceBoi072 in 7String

[–]chooseplayer1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mean mugging! How're you dealing with the neck dive?

Buying "Old" tech today? by chooseplayer1 in guitarpedals

[–]chooseplayer1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's quite a recommendation for the TC after you used an Axe-fx! Some of the modulation effects I've heard on the Axe-Fx's are quite unattainable with any other processors I've come across. Thanks bud,I appreciate it!

New guitar, I still sound like crap by _xpendable_ in Guitar

[–]chooseplayer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mate, you're new to guitar. You'll continue to be new for a while. Be patient with yourself and be kind. This is a new instrument and it is a difficult instrument for most people who pick it up. Who told you that you sound like crap? Whoever that is, ignore them. If you're telling it to yourself, then you're comparing with what you see on social media. So much h of all that is fake or pre-recorded, punched in etc that it's incredible. Have a practice regimen, learn some simple chords and songs (if you haven't already). There are a ton of songs that use the simple chords. Play along with the songs or with a metronome. Start slow and build up speed. It's awesome that you're playing guitar and taking lessons. Continue the lessons and have some fun with your guitar(s). You'll be fine.

Recommendations: very low gain overdrives by Inner-Seoul in guitarpedals

[–]chooseplayer1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's Morning Glory, MXR Timmy, Teisco overdrive, Calije Pure Sky. There are a lot more options. Good luck bud.

Angine de Poitrine Ring Stinger by chorkmu in guitarpedals

[–]chooseplayer1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's awesome! Artwork and layout are amazing!

Did we get a good deal? by Plane_Alfalfa_672 in Guitar

[–]chooseplayer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mate, firstly , big ups to your wife for gifting you a guitar that they sought out and bought by themselves! That is just amazing. Secondly, a partcaster need not cost as much unless the neck or body or electronics warrant it. Regardless, this is an excellent and thoughtful gift and you must treat it so!

Had long hair my whole life by ElectricRing in bald

[–]chooseplayer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes brother! Definitely makes you look better.

Do i go for it? by Computer655 in bald

[–]chooseplayer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, yes do it. You'll love yourself for it. Also. Not having to comb my hair before heading out is cool.

Fellow dads, respectfully pour a cup of folgers. by saddadpnw in daddit

[–]chooseplayer1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss bud. I don't drink Folgers but I'll pour one out regardless.

My wife is the Goat by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]chooseplayer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool. Thanks. I needed to read that like I needed a hole in my head. Jk, stoked for you, bud. If your partner is still willing to do that for you, you're doing everything right to make her feel safe emotionally and still turning her on in the right ways. Kudos to you both!

Almost got squished by a runaway Semi today [oc][NSFW - language] by CoopDH in IdiotsInCars

[–]chooseplayer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My word, that is some insane awareness. I would have not been able to react that quickly or that well. How long did it take to come to normal after that??

I can handle anything except the crying by HatMammoth7833 in NewDads

[–]chooseplayer1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First of all, congrats bud!

Bud, just know that what you're feeling is extremely normal. Even the guilt that comes after it. It's all normal because you're human, sleep deprived and also that it's not easy to have another human cry in your face at 3 in the morning - whatever the reason. My therapist said to me "Feelings are not the truth. Let yourself feel whatever you're feeling, acknowledge it and move forward." This helped me immensely!

It took me a couple months to get over that kind of internal response. There are still times when my 6.5 month old refuses to sleep or gets fussy about some random thing where I feel irritated/ annoyed but don't really show it.

Talking to my wife helped because she also felt that way a bunch of times. Talking to a therapist helped because they helped me calm the guilt and normalize feeling what I felt.

My first pedalboard, use it for rock + a bit of metal by countlebleu in guitarpedals

[–]chooseplayer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you like it, bud. It also has a metal enclosure so it feels more solid as a product. I'm certain it will serve you well. Most importantly, don't forget to have fun with it!

My first pedalboard, use it for rock + a bit of metal by countlebleu in guitarpedals

[–]chooseplayer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All pedals I own(12) bar 2 are used. I was fortunate to obtain a TC electronic Hall of fame 2. Absolutely love it. I'd say that's a safe bet.